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This article will show how to create a partial invoice for the deposit on a job using the Partial/Progress Invoice add-on.
Open the job you wish to invoice a deposit for.

Click Quotes & Invoicing

Click the arrow next to Produce Invoice

Click New Partial Invoice

Click Add Material/Service

Click Confirm Invoice

A new completed job will be created with the original job number followed by a alphabetical character.

The completed job will be available immediately on the invoicing page.
